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How to obtain a Transfer Authorization ( EPP ) Code

Summary

This article describes how to obtain a transfer Authorization Code (Auth Code) for .com, .net, .org, .info, .us, .biz and .name domain names from the most common registrars. Perform a whois search on the domain name you wish to transfer. Look at the registrar field. This whois field will list your current domain name registrar. Simply follow instructions listed below for that particular registrar to obtain your domain name's authorization code.

How to obtain a Transfer Authorization ( EPP ) Code

If you want to transfer your .com, .net, .biz, .us, .org or
.info domain, you will need to contact your current registrar and request
the domain's Authorization Code (also referred to as an auth code, Authinfo
code or an EPP code). An authorization code is usually a 6- to 16-character
code assigned by the registrar. Authorization codes are basically a password
for the domain serving as an extra security measure. The auth codes ensure
that only a domain owner can make domain name transfers. The Registry
requires the Auth Code so for .COM, .NET, .BIZ, .US, .ORG, and .INFO domains you will not
be able to continue a transfer until you are able to get the Authorization
Code from your current registrar.

Registrar Specific Instructions

This article describes how to obtain a transfer Authorization Code (Auth Code)
for .com, .net, .org, .info, .us, .biz and .name domain names from the most common registrars.
Perform a whois
search on the domain name you wish to transfer. Look at the registrar
field. This whois field will list your current domain name registrar. Simply
follow instructions listed below for that particular registrar to obtain your
domain name's authorization code.

Don't see your registrar listed? Check any help or
knowledge base available on your current registrar's site. If your registrar
doesn't have a an article on Authorization Codes or Auth Codes,
email your existing registrar's customer support from
the domain's administrative contact address and request your Authorization
Code or Auth Code for a particular domain name. If you are told a .ORG, .BIZ,
.INFO, .US or .NAME domain name does not have an authorization code, then the
registrar is mistaken. Be persistent! Registrars are contractually required
to provide auth codes upon registrant request. If you still
can't get any where with your current registrar please contact
us. We'd be happy to help.

DirectI

Go to Domains » Search » Domain Registration Search, and search
for domain name that you wish to transfer away.

In the Orders List View that appears, click on the Domain Name.

On the next page you would find the "Domain Transfer Secret" which
is what Directi calls the Authorization Code.

DirectNIC

Login into account at https://secure.directnic.com/myaccount/.
Submit a Trouble Ticket requesting domain's Authinfo code. Authorization code
is usually first three letters of a domain and the domain id (available by
searching for your domain at Registry operator's whois site).

Dotster

From the Quick List, click on the Domain Name you wish to transfer

Scroll down to bottom of Domain Detail Page, click "Request
Transfer Authorization Code" link to obtain the Auth code. It will
be sent to domain's administrative contact email address within minutes.

EnCirca

EnCirca requires registrants to set the auth code themselves. To set an auth
code, simply login to your account at https://www.encirca.biz/myaccount/ and
modify the domain by selecting the 'modify domain'.
Enter your desired auth code into "Authorization Info" box, select
'continue' and then 'commit' to save your changes.

Enom

Choose menu option DOMAINS, my domains

Click on the link for specific domain name that you wish to work with which
brings up the domain control panel.

On domain control panel, scroll down to UTILITIES, click » Contact/WhoIs Information option.

At the bottom of the contact info page you will see the domain name authorization key.

If you do not have a direct eNom account, contact your reseller to
obtain a domain's Authorization Code. If reseller's name is unknown,
go to the eNom "help" page at http://www.enom.com/help/ and
enter your domain name in the "Reseller Information Retrieval Tool."

GoDaddy.com

1. Log in to your Account Manager.
2. In the My Products section, click Domains.
3. Click the domain for which you want to retrieve the authorization code.
4. In the Authorization Code field, click the Send by Email hyperlink.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK again. The code will be sent to the e-mail on file with GoDaddy.

iPower

1. Go to manage.opensrs.net and enter your Domain Name, Username and Password to your iPower web account.
2. Go down to Domain Locking and disable locking
3. Then click on Domain Extras and you will be presented with the EPP or authorization code.

In the Quick List, click on the domain name you wish to transfer.

NameScout

Send an email message to service@namescout.com from
the domain owner's email address as it appears in their records (consult Whois).
In the request, list your domain names and ask that your
authorization codes be sent.

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